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This hotel lies on a hillside in the centre of the resort just 200 m from the beach. Shops, bars and restaurants are all located in the hotel's vicinity (100 m), links to the transport network are also just steps away (50 m) and the popular lido swimming pool is just 400 m away. The nearest nightclubs are easily reached within walking distance (1 km), the centre is a short trip with the hotel bus, roughly 2 km away, and Funchal airport is a 30-minute drive away.
The hotel has 148 non-smoking rooms, which are located on 11 storeys and are reachable by lift. Guests are warmly welcomed by multilingual staff (English, German, French) at the 24-hour reception desk in the lobby. Check-in/check-out service is available round the clock. Amenities include a baggage storage service, a safe and a drinks machine. Wireless internet access (for a fee) allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. There are also a number of shops that make for great strolling and browsing. The grounds of the hotel feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional amenities include a newspaper stand, a TV room and a playroom. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a childcare service, medical assistance, room service, an alarm call service, a laundry service and a hairdresser. A bicycle hire service provides all the necessary equipment for exploring the surrounding area.
Air conditioning, central heating and a fan ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Guests can enjoy the garden view from a balcony or terrace. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Guests will also find a mini fridge included among the standard features. Other features include a direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, an alarm clock and WiFi. A hairdryer and a telephone are provided in the bathrooms, which include a shower and a bathtub. Cosmetic products and a selection of towels provide additional comfort in the bathrooms. Wheelchair-friendly rooms can be booked.
The freshwater pool complex includes indoor and outdoor pools, which are in part heated, as well as a children's swimming area. Guests can treat themselves to refreshing drinks at the poolside snack bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. Active guests can enjoy tennis. Water sports enthusiasts are offered aquafit. Guests can enjoy a wide range of indoor sports, including a gym, table tennis, billiards and darts. A spa, a sauna and massage treatments are available in the wellness area. Guests of all ages have the opportunity to enjoy a fun entertainment programme.
Dining facilities include a restaurant (with high chairs), a breakfast room and a bar. Catering options include half board and full board. For breakfast, lunch and dinner, guests serve themseves at the buffet or choose their preferred fare from the menu (for lunch and dinner). Diet meals and children's meals can be prepared on request. In addition, special catering options, picnics and snacks are available. The hotel offers a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Rua Da Casa Branca
Check-in from 3:00 PM · check-out by 11:00 AM
Average
588 reviewsUser: marie l
Trip type: Family
Hotel is OK but not the food.
Our stay was OK but nothing special here. Rooms are clean.Don’t have your dinner at the buffet: it’s like a zoo, people go crazy around and food is not good at all. Don’t waste your time and money there.Breakfast is also a buffet, a zoo, food isn’t better and…
User: Andrew K
Trip type: Solo travel
Great excellent value hotel
Excellent value hotel , great breakfast and dinner …. Great indoor pool and outdoor pool with clean indoor sauna and srea Filipa Teixeira, Marketing at Dorisol Estrelicia Hotel, responded to this review Dear Mr. Andrew,Thank you very much for your kind re…
User: Coastal12175957975
Trip type: Couples
Basic hotel
Basic hotel, a cleaner stole €20 from a toiletry bag. Filipa Teixeira, Marketing at Dorisol Estrelicia Hotel, responded to this review Dear Guest,We are sorry for your dissatisfaction. Please note that we have not received any formal complaint with our te…
User: DeliaP903
Trip type: Couples
Don’t book if you use a wheelchair otherwise great.
The hotel was clean and although dated was ok for one night. Had I not been travelling g with my disabled husband for any able bodied person the place would have been super. Friendly staff, lightly entertainment good food and in our case a great breakfast. The…
User: adamsS77QF
Trip type: Family
Poor room and bad food
The positive was that it was a large room with a large balcony and the shower had very good water pressure. The room was a suite with two twin beds pushed together to make a double bed in the main room and a single twin in a separate room with a door.Everythin…
